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AntiVirus

Worms and Viruses are the greatest threats to your system and data. Without sufficient anti-viral protection you risk of losing every byte of information held on your computer: Data, Images, Homewrok, Business, emails and address books. The whole lot could easily be wiped out in an instant...






Terms and Definitions

Worm:
This is a self-replicating virus, Trojan, and/or virus designed to propagate across many systems and/or networks. While Ad-Aware does include some well know virus, Trojan, and worm content, it is not an antivirus or antitrojan solution so it is important to make sure that you have a specific solution installed on your system and/or network.

Virus:
A virus is a self replicating program designed to inject itself into other programs and causes harm to the system it is installed on. This can include damaging files, folders, directory structures, and even erasure of the complete hard drive. While Ad-Aware does include some well known virus content, it is not an antivirus solution. It is important to make sure that you have an antivirus specific solution installed on your system and/or network.

Trojan:
Trojans are programs (often malicious) that install themselves or run surreptitiously on a victim's machine. They do not install or run automatically, but may entice users into installing or executing by masquerading as another program altogether (such as a game or a patch) or they may be packaged with hacked legitimate programs that install the trojan when the host program is executed. ...

Recommended Software Solution

AVG free from Grisoft is a free product (conditions apply), it should be downloaded and installed onto your systems right now!

AVG (free)

AVG Free for Windows is a free anti-virus protection tool developed by Grisoft for home use. We invite you to join the millions of satisfied customers worldwide who have downloaded the software and now enjoy the benefits of AVG Free for Windows.

  • Rapid virus database updates for the lifetime of the product
  • Easy of use
  • No system slow down
  • Automatic update functionality
  • The AVG Resident Shield, which provides real-time protection as files are opened and programs are run
  • The AVG E-mail Scanner, which protects your e-mail
  • The AVG On-Demand Scanner, which allows you to perform scheduled and manual tests
  • The AVG Virus Vault for safe isolation and handling of infected files
  • And most of all ... great customer satisfaction!

All Systems built, administered, serviced or repaired by Harry Junior are returned with up-to-date: Firewall, Virusware and Spyware installations, this ensures your computer is adequately protected. However, it is often the case end-users fail to keep these products regularly updated; this neglect can lead to unnecessary expensive repairs, identity theft and a lot of upset.

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